I was hit by a car while walking the crosswalk. How much should I be abe to sue for?

In a negligence cause of action, the first factor to consider is liability. If this is a clear case of liability then there would be no offset for...

Person jay walking in the middle of the night, gets hit by a car!!

If your friend truly jumped out into traffic and "right on top [of] a car" then the driver should not face any sort of criminal prosecution for the...

The insurance company likely will be trying to get this settled as quickly as possible. However, you need to know the extent of your current...

I hired a company to provide a service for my client. They almost "finished" the project two months late and now expect payment.

Maybe. It does not sound as though your client ever instructed the first vendor to stop work. It is fairly standard that web projects (1) finish...

Can I file a civil suite against Vons and my employer?

Short answer: Yes, you can sue Vons but you probably cannot sue your employer, as worker's comp is the sole and exclusive remedy as against the...

How do you file an injunction against the head of the department of moter vehicle?

This is going to be a tough minefield to navigate without a lawyer. From the limited facts, I am not clear if an injunction needs to be...

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When can I serve the defendant with form interrogatories?

As a rule, defer to the Code of Civil Procedure, not what someone tells you. Bringing a case Pro Per is very difficult. It appears that you are...

What language should I use in a minor car accident settlement agreement?

The whole purpose of a contract is to evidence the intent of the parties. Be as clear as you can in expressing your intentions by way of the...

Can I hire a lawyer to represent me in binding arbitration? Does the biz I'm filing a claim against have to be in my city?

Not only can you hire a lawyer, you probably should. The business you are filing a claim against does not have to be in your city. The issue of...

Do I have a valid claim here to sue a used Car Stealership?

The question I have for you is this: what are you trying to accomplish? As I see it you have two potential remedies: (1) If you want a refund...